A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Research Grant (RG) under the project SOILSPONGE – Improving the SOIL SPONGE function to adapt to climate change – quantifying agroecology-biochar synergies and trade-offs to sustainably combat desertification, funded by FCT
Deadline: 16 February 2026 The Ernst Schering Prize for Pioneering Basic Research in Biology, Medicine and Chemistry honours scientists worldwide whose pioneering research has yielded new, inspiring models or led to fundamental shifts in biomedical knowledge.The prize consists of a monetary award of €50,000. Additional information available here. CESAM integrated members that are interested in obtaining more […]
Deadline: 02 March 2026 The HIAS Fellowship Programme supports researchers to carry out a research project at the Hamburg Institute of Advanced Study in Hamburg, Germany. The programme enables candidates to work on projects of their own in a creative and open atmosphere, free from teaching or administrative obligations. Fellows are accompanied by a scholar/cultural professional from […]
Deadline: 08 March 2026 The European project MICROBES-4-CLIMATE(M4C) launched its 2nd Transnational Access (TNA) Call, inviting researchers to apply for access to cutting-edge research infrastructures, data, and expertise. This initiative aims to foster cross-border collaboration and accelerate scientific progress in microbial and environmental sciences. Researchers and PhD students working in fields such as biotechnology, agro-food, […]
Deadlines: 09 April (Twinning) | 24 September (Hop-on) Both funding opportunities are part of the WIDERA programme (Widening participation and strengthening the European Research Area) of the European Commission. The main goal is to contribute to building research and innovation capacity for countries lagging behind, in line with the policy objectives of the European Research Area. Additional […]
Two tenders are hereby opened for the award of two Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) under the project REUSE – Enzymatic CO2 Capture in a Rotating Packed Bed and Electrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to Useful Products, funded by the Horizon Europe.
A tender is hereby opened for the award of one Postdoctoral Fellowship (PDF) under the project NEXTGENCOAT – Redefining the NEXT GENeration of polymeric COATings: advancing biodegradability, sustainability, and revalorization, funded by the FCT.
Deadlines: 22 January 2026 (1st stage) | March to 23 April 2026 (2nd stage) The Social Observatory of the laCaixa Foundation has launched a new edition of the call to fund excellent, innovative and socially-oriented research projects. This call supports excellent social research projects that rely on robust quantitative evidence and an original and innovative approach […]
Deadline: 30 January 2026 Applications are now open for the L’Oréal Portugal Honor Medals for Women in Science. The laureates will carry out advanced studies of scientific research, at the post-doctoral level, within an institution in the national science and technology system, in the fields of Science, Engineering, and Technologies for Health or the Environment. […]
Deadline: 31 January 2026 The University of Aveiro has launched the call for the allocation of 10 PhD scholarships at University of Aveiro. Candidates in any of the fields of science in which the Research Units and Associate Laboratories of the University of Aveiro are working may apply. Eligibility Applicants who have previously benefitted from […]
Deadlines: 8 April 2026 (COFUND) | 16 April 2026 (Staff Exchanges) MSCA continues to support researchers at all stages of their careers and across all scientific disciplines, in Europe and beyond. Two calls are currently open: Co-funding of regional, national and international programmes (COFUND) and MSCA Staff Exchanges (MSCA-SE). Below you can find more details […]
A tender is hereby opened for the award of two Research Grants (RG) under the project ProAqua+ Development of Multifunctional Materials for Biofilters in Aquaculture: Establishing New Standards of Quality and Sustainability, funded by Centro 2030.
Deadline: 29 January 2026 The eighth edition of the CEEC Individual funded by FCT is now opened. Similar to the last edition, there are no applications for the Principal Investigator category (only Junior and Assistant Researcher), and the contract will be for a maximum period of 3 consecutive or interpolated years up to a maximum […]
Deadline: 29 January 2026 The Promove Programme aims to support innovative initiatives in strategic areas for the development of inland regions with border dynamics that can be replicated in other regions with similar characteristics. A maximum of €250,000 per project will be funded for a period of three years. Additional information here. CESAM integrated members […]
Deadline: 06 February 2026 Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) funds the Young Investigator Group Preparation Programme (YIG Prep Pro). It is a training programme designed to offer junior researchers the best conditions for writing a successful third-party funding proposal for the establishment of a junior research group at KIT. It would always be a good mobility […]
Deadlines: 18 February 2026 (1st stage) | 08 July 2026 (2nd stage) Funding Agencies from 27 countries across Europe have announced a two-stage call for projects under the AgroEcology partnership. This call focuses on two key pillars of the agroecological transition: the genetic dimension and the social dimension. Portuguese institutions may request a maximum of 250 000 […]
Deadline: 1 February 2025 Österreichischer Austauschdienst (OeAD – The Austrian Agency for International Cooperation in Education and Research) is accepting applications for the 2026 Ersnt Mach grants. The grant programme invites students and young researchers from foreign universities to go to Austria for a research or study visit for a maximum of nine months. Areas […]
Deadlines: 11 February 2026 (1st stage) | 27 July 2026 (2nd stage) The European partnership FutureFoodS, focused on transforming Europe’s food production and consumption towards more sustainable and resilient systems, has launched the second co-funded call for transnational research projects. This two-stage call will fund innovative projects that that accelerate the transition towards more sustainable […]
Deadline: 20 January 2026 The Scientific Grand Prize of the Simone and Cino Del Duca Foundation is awarded on an annual basis to a French or European scientist and their team for an ambitious research project addressing a specified theme. For 2026, the research topic is: ‘Chemistry of and for the Environment’. The Prize will reward […]
Deadline: 31 January 2026 The Albert Einstein World Award of Science is an annual award which seeks to recognise and encourage scientific and technological research and development. It has a particular focus on research which has brought true benefit and wellbeing to humankind. Possible nominees are individuals or institutions in one of the following areas: […]
Deadline: 25 March 2026 FCT announced the 2025 call for R&D projects in all scientific domains. There will be funding for SR&TD projects (maximum funding per project: 250.000€; ca. 320 projects expected to be funded) and Exploratory projects (PEX) (maximum funding per project: 60.000€; ca. 400 projects expected to be funded). The main update in […]
Deadlines: 28 January 2026 (Incoming) & 18 February 2026 (Retaining) “La Caixa” Foundation has launched its INPhINIT call, offering funding opportunities for PhD students through two distinct schemes. The Incoming scheme supports international students seeking to pursue their doctoral studies at Spanish or Portuguese top research centers, while the Retaining scheme is designed for those […]
Deadline: 29 January 2026 LE STUDIUM Loire Valley Institute for Advanced Studies is funding several opportunities designed to attract experienced foreign researchers to the region for up to 12 months, where they join a research laboratory (including universities, public research institutions and enterprises). The programme promotes multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary and intersectoral approaches. Additional information can be […]
Deadline: 31 January 2026 The annual DECHEMA Prize is presented annually by the DECHEMA Association for Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, a German membership organisation dedicated to promoting technological and scientific exchange. The award recognises outstanding research achievements in the area of technical chemistry, process engineering, biotechnology and chemical equipment studies. Winners receive a prize sum of €20,000. Additional […]
Deadline: 20 January 2026 The annual Volvo Environment Prize recognises environmental scientists and researchers, amongst others, for scientific excellence and contributions to wider society that in broad terms fall within the environmental and sustainability field. Winners may gain ~135,000€. Here you can find additional information including the most recent laureates and a list of FAQ. CESAM integrated […]
Deadline: 2 February 2026 The European Partnership on One Health Antimicrobial Resistance, EUP OHAMR, launched the international call for projects entitled “Treatments and adherence to treatment protocols”. It will support projects to improve the treatment success rates of the patients, animals and plants affected by bacterial or fungal infections by providing new treatment options while reducing […]
Deadline: 27 February 2026 The recent call for proposals launched by Centro2030 aims to contribute to the enhancement of scientific knowledge and technology transfer to the regional economy by supporting technical diagnostics and/or the assessment of R&D opportunities in a business context that promotes the incorporation of product and/or process improvements. Individual business projects are […]
Deadline: 16 March 2026 The global charitable foundation Wellcome has announced the Genomics in Context Awards – Collaborative Research at the Intersection of Genomics, Humanities, Social Sciences and Bioethics scheme. It will fund transdisciplinary teams to drive research breakthroughs at the crossroads of genomics, humanities, social sciences and bioethics. Up to £500,000 is available for […]
Deadline: 31 January 2026 The biennial Plowright Prize recognises individuals who have made a key contribution towards the control, management or eradication of infectious diseases of animals. The recipient’s prize money should be used to increase or improve knowledge within the field of infectious diseases of animals, as well as inspire the next generation of […]
Deadline: 1 February 2026 The Fondation Michel Serres (Michel Serres Foundation) organises every year the Michel Serres Prize for Interdisciplinary Theses. This award aims to reward a doctoral thesis that draws on at least one discipline from the exact sciences, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science or life sciences, and at least one discipline from […]
Deadlines: 5 December of 2025 (Programmes) | 31 January of 2026 (Projects & Contributions) The Call for Decade Actions is open to initiatives that enhance the science-policy-society nexus, translating scientific evidence into policies for sustainable ocean management and community well-being. You can apply for endorsement of proposals rooted in the priorities outlined in the Barcelona Statement […]
Deadline: 31 December 2026 InoVIA is an innovation voucher program that allows agile access to supercomputers such as Deucalion and MareNostrum 5. It is aimed at startups, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), public and private entities or projects focused on innovation that want to use advanced computing for innovation. Additional information is available here. CESAM integrated members that are interested in obtaining more […]
Deadlines: 20 January & 17 February 2026, depending on the call Calls under Horizon Europe’s Cluster 5, focusing on Climate, Energy, and Mobility are now open. The primary goal of this cluster is to accelerate the green and digital transitions, driving the transformation of Europe’s economy, industry, and society toward climate neutrality by 2050 while […]
Deadline: 1 February 2027 The European project AQUARIUS launched a call for internships for early career scientists, technicians, PhD students, MSc students and post-docs working in marine and freshwater sciences. Interns will not conduct their research but will have the opportunity to learn how international scientific teams work and how to utilise the research infrastructures […]
The call is permanently open until the end of 2026 The Portuguese Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation (FFMS) funds the preparation of studies and policy papers. The Foundation’s studies must comprehensively and in-depth analyse beyond the reality and include proposals for national public policies; they are expected to take two years to prepare. Regarding the […]
The European Environment Agency (EEA) is establishing a list of individual experts following a call for expression of interest to assist it in carrying out preparatory work in support of EEA’s activities with the main focus on the areas of Resource use, Circular economy and waste, Health and environment, Oceans and sustainable blue economy, Biodiversity, […]